Outdoor Quarry Sawyer - Precision Material Cutter

Coldspring; Babbitt (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Optical benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Profit Sharing (ROA)

Job summary

Coldspring is seeking a Sawyer to operate electric saws, shape blocks, and manage cutting processes in outdoor quarry environments. The role emphasizes safe, precise cuts, alignment, and maintenance of water and diamond wire systems.

The position requires working outdoors year-round, with potential extended travel to various quarry locations. A strong safety mindset and basic mechanical/electrical maintenance skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel to all Coldspring quarry locations and fly if required.
• Ability to recognize hazards and assess safety risks.
• General mechanical and electrical maintenance aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric saws to separate material and shape blocks for production.
• Set up and align saws for safe and productive cuts.
• Monitor block roughbacks and highwall slides to maintain quality.
• Maintain water supply for flushing and dust suppression.
• Thread diamond wire through drilled holes and loops for cutting.
• Maintain cutting parameters including direction, tension and speed.
• Position work station to observe approaching personnel and issue warnings.
• Understand safety concepts like line of fire and cone of danger.
• Perform daily workplace examinations of the work area.
• Operate company vehicles with a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Mechanical understanding

Electrical maintenance

Tools

Diamond wire equipment

Wire handling tools

Job description

Coldspring is seeking a Sawyer to operate electric saws, shape blocks, and manage cutting processes in outdoor quarry environments. The role emphasizes safe, precise cuts, alignment, and maintenance of water and diamond wire systems.

The position requires working outdoors year-round, with potential extended travel to various quarry locations. A strong safety mindset and basic mechanical/electrical maintenance skills are essential for success.